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Maintenance Engineer


Company : Hunter Savage


Location : Coleraine, Northern Ireland


Created : 2026-01-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance EngineerDescriptionWe are hiring for our client, a highly successful and well-established food manufacturing organisation with a global customer base supplying premium products to over 100 countries worldwide. Due to continued investment and site performance, they now wish to appoint a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their engineering team at their Coleraine facility.This Maintenance Engineer role operates on a continental shift pattern and offers an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased engineer to work within a modern, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in maintaining plant reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production.Top 3 Things to Know About this Job1. Strong Package - £54,000 salary on continental shifts2. Global Manufacturer - Market-leading food producer with international reach3. Engineering-Focused Role - Hands-on maintenance with modern automated equipmentThe RoleCarry out planned and reactive maintenance on production and packaging equipmentDiagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise downtimeWork with PLC systems and industrial controls to support efficient productionSupport continuous improvement and site reliability initiativesEnsure all work is completed in line with health, safety and food standardsThe PersonLevel 3 engineering qualification (electrical preferred)Apprenticeship-trained within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or similar)Proven experience in planned and reactive maintenanceWorking knowledge of PLC systems and industrial controlsStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to engineering challengesThe Reward£54,000 salaryContinental shift patternSecure role with a highly reputable employerModern manufacturing environment with ongoing investmentStrong engineering culture and long-term career stabilityNext Steps - Why Hunter SavageAt Hunter Savage, we are a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector insight across Engineering & Manufacturing throughout the UK & Ireland. We work in partnership with leading employers and talented professionals to support long-term, successful career moves.For further information and to apply for this Maintenance Engineer job, please contact Calum Cowie in complete confidence.Salary details are provided as a guide and may vary depending on experience and expertise.We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.